Poll: Will ‘College GameDay’ WSU flag cause ruckus in Montlake?

Since Oct. 18, 2003, there has been at least one Washington State Cougars flag at every “College GameDay” broadcast. This Saturday, when “GameDay” makes its inaugural appearance in Seattle, the flag will fly for the 139th consecutive time.

Starting 10 years ago this month, Washington State alumni have been flying the flag behind the “GameDay” set to show off Cougar pride and try to persuade ESPN to go to Pullman. By using social media and the school’s alumni network, organizers Tom Pound and Cameron McCoy send the flags each week to someone who will represent WSU at ESPN’s chosen “GameDay” location.

But the “Coug wavers,” as they call themselves, have yet to travel to a bona fide rival’s school. They’ve been to other Pac-12 locales, but because “GameDay” had never come to Seattle, they’ve never had to deal with any Husky hostility.

Until now.

Fans of both Washington and Washington State are planning to do something special for this occasion. On the WSU group’s Facebook page, fans have been abuzz with plans to “take over” the broadcast and one-up the Huskies fans.

At the same time, on the same page, other Cougars fans want hold back and be classy, allowing Washington to have its moment in the sun … or rain. Some say the flag is supposed to show support for Washington State and not overshadow the host school, whatever that may be.

But this isn’t a one-way issue. Many Huskies fans have openly stated their wish to not see the flag Saturday, citing disrespect. The Dawg Pack even took to Twitter in an attempt to have the flag blocked at all times, but since deleted the tweet. On Tuesday, “GameDay” host Chris Fowler tweeted that the “Coug wavers” will have protection “if needed,” but that tweet has also been deleted.

But, like the Cougars fans, some UW fans wish to allow the tradition to continue. They don’t see it as disrespect or even a one-upping; they see it as a near decade-long tradition that is essentially harmless.

What do you think? Should the Cougar fans do something special this week? Should the Huskies fans leave them alone?

Do you think Ol' Crimson should fly this Saturday?

No! No crimson allowed!

I don't like it but there's nothing I can do.

I'm a Husky fan and I'd prefer not to see it, but I don't have anything against them.